What is the cheapest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty is to bus and fly which takes 11h 4m and costs $100 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Chelyabinsk and Almaty?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelyabinsk station to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Chelyabinsk Central bus station and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Yekaterinburg Severnyi and Karagandy Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Chelyabinsk and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Chelyabinsk to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Chelyabinsk-Glavny and arriving at Almaty 2 via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 29m.

How far is it from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

The distance between Chelyabinsk and Almaty is 1761 km. The road distance is 2197.6 km.

How do I travel from Chelyabinsk to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 35h 29m and costs $110 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelyabinsk to Almaty bus from?

Chelyabinsk to Almaty bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Chelyabinsk Central bus station.

Where do I catch the Chelyabinsk to Almaty train from?

Chelyabinsk to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

The best way to get from Chelyabinsk to Almaty is to fly which takes 11h 21m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 35h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Chelyabinsk to Almaty bus arrive?

Chelyabinsk to Almaty bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Yekaterinburg Yuzhniy bus station.

Where does the Chelyabinsk to Almaty train arrive?

Chelyabinsk to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Astana Nurly Zhol station.

Can I drive from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelyabinsk to Almaty is 2198 km. It takes approximately 23h 54m to drive from Chelyabinsk to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3715+ hotels available in Almaty.

Chelyabinsk to Almaty - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly from Chelyabinsk Airport
best
1. Fly from Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CEK - ALA
11h 21m
$120–490
Train via Petropavl
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Petropavlovsktrain
2. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Smirnowotrain
3. Take the train from Smirnowo to Almaty 2train
41h 3m
$56–179
Train
1. Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 084Й
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2train 004Ц / ...
35h 29m
$111–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chelyabinsk Central bus station to Yekaterinburg Yuzhniy bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Yekaterinburg Severnyi to Karagandy Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
$66–96
Drive 2,197.6 km
1. Drive from Chelyabinsk to Almatycar 2,197.6 km
23h 54m
$180–260
Bus to Kostanay Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorota to Kostanay Bus stationbus
2. Fly from Kostanay Airport (KSN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KSN - ALA
11h 4m
$108–185
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Kargapoletrain 136У/135У/059Е
2. Take the train from Kargapole to Almaty 2train 114Ц
46h 59m
$155–318

Chelyabinsk to Almaty by train

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35h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,761.4 km
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Chelyabinsk, Russia and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines and S7 Airlines fly from Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelyabinsk-Glavny to Almaty 2 via Astana Nurly Zhol in around 35h 29m.

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